1 The proverbs of Solomon. 2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, 3 Yahweh will not allow the soul of the righteous to go hungry, 4 He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, 5 He who gathers in summer is a wise son, 6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous, 7 The memory of the righteous is blessed, 8 The wise in heart accept commandments, 9 He who walks blamelessly walks surely, 10 One winking with the eye causes sorrow, 11 The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, 12 Hatred stirs up strife, 13 Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, 14 Wise men lay up knowledge, 15 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city. 16 The labor of the righteous leads to life. 17 He is in the way of life who heeds correction, 18 He who hides hatred has lying lips. 19 In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, 20 The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. 21 The lips of the righteous feed many, 22 Yahweh’s blessing brings wealth, 23 It is a fool’s pleasure to do wickedness, 24 What the wicked fear, will overtake them, 25 When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more; 26 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, 27 The fear of Yahweh prolongs days, 28 The prospect of the righteous is joy, 29 The way of Yahweh is a stronghold to the upright, 30 The righteous will never be removed, 31 The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom, 32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable,